Which of these conclusions was reached by the authors of your textbook concerning the relationship between Congress and democracy?
A) Congress is frequently an effective instrument of democracy.
B) Congress is primarily an undemocratic institution.
C) Congress is sometimes democratic but it is less democratic than European parliaments.
D) Congress is democratic because members are popularly elected, but it is not effective in governing.
E) Congress is democratic, but it would be more responsive to citizens (and thus more democratic) if there were term limits.
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